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Definition of verbesina
verbesina
/ˌvɜːrbəˈsiːnə/
ver · be · si · na
Plural:verbesinas
verbesina Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering plants in the aster family (Asteraceae), native primarily to the Americas, commonly known as crownbeards, which typically feature winged stems and daisy-like yellow or white flower heads.
Example
"The late-blooming yellow verbesina provides a vital nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies across the southern United States."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in New Latin by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The name is derived from the plant genus 'Verbena' due to the resemblance of the foliage of some species to that of vervain.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Verbesina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/verbesina